רֵחַ֖יִם
𐤓𐤇𐤉𐤌
rêcheh
millstone
A millstone; specifically, the lower or upper stone used for grinding grain by hand. Refers to the large, circular stone component of a hand-mill upon which or with which grain is ground into flour. In biblical contexts, the term is used for either the stationary lower stone or the movable upper stone, with some ambiguity depending on passage. The word occurs in contexts emphasizing daily life, sustenance, and the basic processes of food preparation.
Deuteronomy 24:6 · Word #3
Lexicon H7347
| Lemma | רֵחֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤇𐤄 |
| Transliteration | rêcheh |
| Strong's | H7347 |
| Definition | A millstone; specifically, the lower or upper stone used for grinding grain by hand. Refers to the large, circular stone component of a hand-mill upon which or with which grain is ground into flour. In biblical contexts, the term is used for either the stationary lower stone or the movable upper stone, with some ambiguity depending on passage. The word occurs in contexts emphasizing daily life, sustenance, and the basic processes of food preparation. |
Morphology HNcmda
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | millstone |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7347-02
pair of grinding-stones
| Morphological Notes | Masculine common noun, dual number, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The dual form רֵחַיִם indicates two stones functioning together, reflecting the paired upper and lower components of a hand-mill. "Grinding-stones" preserves the root sense of crushing and pulverizing. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
pair of grinding-stones
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is a specific and accurate rendering for 'רֵחַיִם.' The Hebrew refers to both stones of a hand-mill: 'pair of grinding-stones'. |